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Over 1,300 Families Evacuated in La Union Due to Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, approximately 1,308 families, totaling 3,097 individuals, were evacuated from various towns in La Union province on Sunday. The La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the evacuees hailed from Bangar, Balaoan, Aringay, Santo Tomas, Bauang, Rosario, Bacnotan,…
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98 Families Evacuate in Pangasinan and La Union Amid Super Typhoon Pepito Threats
In response to the looming threat of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, a total of 98 families from the regions of Pangasinan and La Union have been forced to leave their homes. The evacuation began on Saturday night as a precaution against potential storm surges. The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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Pamplona Distributes Shelter Repair Kits to Tornado-Affected Families
In a swift response to a devastating tornado, the local government of Pamplona, located in Cagayan province, has provided shelter repair kits and tarpaulins to 12 affected households and a chapel. The tornado struck on a Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage as it moved across the national highway from Sitio Limittung in Barangay Sta. Cruz…
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Albay Governor Orders Evacuees to Return Home After Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the provincial government of Albay has mandated the return of over 104,000 families, totaling 380,152 individuals, from evacuation centers back to their homes. The directive was issued on Sunday, November 17, 2024, as the typhoon moved away from the region, reducing associated risks.…
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Ako Bicol Partylist Ramps Up Disaster Readiness as Typhoon Pepito Nears
LEGAZPI CITY – As Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, edges closer to the Bicol Region, Ako Bicol Partylist, under the leadership of Representative Zaldy Co, has escalated its disaster preparedness efforts to protect local residents. The partylist, backed by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of…
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Massive Evacuation in Northern Samar as Super Typhoon Pepito Approaches
In a proactive move to safeguard lives, over 26,000 residents from Northern Samar have been relocated to evacuation centers as Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, edges closer to the Bicol Region. The evacuation, which took place on the night of November 15, 2024, in Catarman, was a response to the looming threat of…
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Pangasinan and La Union Brace for Storm Surges with Preemptive Evacuations
In response to the looming threat of storm surges from Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, authorities in Pangasinan and La Union have initiated preemptive evacuations for residents in coastal areas. The urgency of the situation was highlighted on Saturday, November 16, 2024, as officials struggled to persuade residents to leave their homes…
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Massive Evacuation in Bicol as Super Typhoon Pepito Looms
In a massive response to the looming threat of Super Typhoon Pepito, over 491,000 people from the Bicol region have been evacuated to safety. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol reported that 137,726 families, totaling 491,047 individuals, have been moved to evacuation centers across the six provinces of the region. The evacuation numbers…
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Pangasinan Governor Orders Pre-emptive Evacuations Amid Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III has issued a directive to local government units and disaster management councils to enact pre-emptive evacuation measures. The governor emphasized the urgency of preparing evacuation centers and executing evacuations in areas at high risk of landslides,…
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Batangas Initiates Mandatory Evacuations Ahead of Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas has spearheaded a series of emergency measures, including mandatory evacuations in high-risk zones. The decision comes in the wake of the recent devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, prompting the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to take proactive…
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